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Nurse Uncertain If Embiid Will Be Ready for Training Camp as 76ers Weigh Recovery Plan

With no firm return date, the franchise must decide whether to fast-track Embiid’s comeback or pursue roster reinforcements.

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Feb 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • Head coach Nick Nurse said he is “not sure” Embiid will be ready for training camp despite calling his rehabilitation “positive” during a talkSPORT interview.
  • Embiid has undergone multiple meniscus surgeries since January 2024 and played just 19 games last season, fueling uncertainty over his durability.
  • League insiders and reporters including Brett Siegel and Keith Pompey express growing skepticism about Embiid’s timely return and long-term health.
  • The NBA excluded the 76ers from marquee game slots for the 2025–26 season largely over injury concerns surrounding Embiid and Paul George.
  • With training camp set for September 24 and Embiid under a three-year, $193 million extension, the 76ers must weigh medical decisions and potential roster moves around a Tyrese Maxey-led core.